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Zac Purton needs one win at the Valley on Wednesday night to reach his next career milestone. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton hoping he has the Horsepower as he gears up for another milestone at Happy Valley

The 42-year-old is just one win away from reaching 1,900 winners in Hong Kong

21 Oct 2025

Karis Teetan guides Fortune Boy to an exciting win. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes spruiks Classic Series prospect as Ka Ying Rising celebrations continue

19 Oct 2025 - 8:39 PM

Zac Purton riding Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest at Royal Randwick Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Racing chief hails Ka Ying Rising’s ‘phenomenal’ win, city’s world-leader status

18 Oct 2025 - 8:10 PM

A euphoric Zac Purton punches the air after winning The Everest aboard Ka Ying Rising. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising sets Randwick alight to provide career highs for Hayes and Purton

18 Oct 2025 - 1:20 PM

Zac Purton enjoys one of Ka Ying Rising’s 13 consecutive victories. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes ‘real Ka Ying Rising turns up’ in The Everest: ‘He deserves it’

17 Oct 2025 - 9:57 AM

Trainer David Hayes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes thought he had seen it all in racing before ‘biggest week I’ve ever been involved in’

16 Oct 2025 - 2:01 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and owner Leung Shek-kong celebrate a Ka Ying Rising victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s owner loving every minute of The Everest ride

15 Oct 2025 - 10:15 AM

Ka Ying Rising draws barrier seven for Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m). Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s The Everest draw ‘perfect’: Hayes

14 Oct 2025 - 6:13 PM

Derek Leung celebrates his 500th winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung smashes through 500 winners on a landmark night at Happy Valley

8 Oct 2025 - 11:34 PM

Ka Ying Rising finishes third in a 1,000m barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton gives Ka Ying Rising a ‘pass mark’ after Sydney trial third

7 Oct 2025 - 10:10 AM

Bulb General storms home under Zac Purton to make it three wins in succession. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Exciting Bulb General lights up Sha Tin turf, while Man celebrates 700th win

4 Oct 2025 - 7:22 PM

Bulb General cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richards confident Purton and General can overcome wide draw in hat-trick bid

2 Oct 2025 - 1:44 PM

Kempes (pink cap) and Andrea Atzeni fly home to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hall doubles up at Sha Tin as Kempes comes from clouds under superb Atzeni ride

1 Oct 2025 - 7:50 PM

Alexis Badel lifts Fast Network (left) to victory in the National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network set for G1 clash with Ka Ying Rising after National Day Cup win

1 Oct 2025 - 6:37 PM

Zac Purton has a host of chances at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What wins at Sha Tin? Purton set for a Fun Sunday with host of chances

27 Sep 2025 - 6:08 PM

Jockeys and officials inspect the Sha Tin track on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Racing abandoned at Sha Tin as Jockey Club also cancels Happy Valley card

21 Sep 2025 - 7:59 PM

Solid Win storms home down the outside under Hugh Bowman to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman makes light work of wide barriers to bag Sha Tin double

21 Sep 2025 - 7:17 PM

Zac Purton boots home Chill Kaka in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Chill Kaka can bounce back from disappointing defeat and surgery

20 Sep 2025 - 3:20 PM